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Munen vs Diurnal

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Munen compared with Diurnal
DetailMunen logo MunenDiurnal logo Diurnal
What it doesScreen time app that pauses distracting apps and adjusts daily based on how your day went A native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying
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Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree: Full app for up to 3 apps with zones, nightly adjustment, shields, journal, focus sessions, achievements, limited AI (3 coach messages and 1 journal analysis per week), and SOS. No time limit. Premium: $4.99/month or $39.99/year (14-day trial), includes unlimited apps, friction intensity setti Not given
Key features
  • AI coach for guidance and personalized SOS
  • All data stays on device, optional AI features only send needed text
  • Works without account or subscription for core features
  • Integration with Apple Screen Time API
  • Works with any iPhone app including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Safari websites
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
What makes it different
  • Scores adjust nightly to how you actually used your phone, unlike competitors that start from zero each day
  • Mindful pause instead of blocking, giving you the final choice
  • Transparent on-device scoring with no cloud tracking of usage data
  • Free plan with no time limit, not a trial that expires
  • Built by solo developer focused on helping users need the app less over time
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)13 +1 (up) since last check7 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)83
Citation Flow (Majestic)2324
Referring domains (Majestic)1723

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